{"product_id":"the-13th-valley-commemorative-edition-9781944353711","title":"The 13th Valley: Commemorative Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"There have been a number of excellent books about Vietnam...but none has managed to communicate in such detail the day-to-day pain, discomfort, frustration, and exhilaration of the American military experience in Vietnam as well...Del Vecchio has made the jungle real and terrifying.\" -\u003cem\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Quite simply, \u003cem\u003ethe\u003c\/em\u003e novel about the Vietnam War...Del Vecchio has constructed a classic war novel, a complex and frightening book, that gets it right.\"-\u003cem\u003eChicago Sun Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep into the gripping world of \u003cem\u003eThe 13th Valley\u003c\/em\u003e, the definitive novel for the Vietnam generation. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow James Chelini, a telephone- systems installer turned infantry-man, as he navigates the perilous terrain controlled by the North Vietnamese Army. This immersive narrative vividly captures Chelini's journey from a peace-minded individual to a dedicated soldier, portraying the harrowing realities of jungle warfare.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHailed as an essential read on the Vietnam experience, \u003cem\u003eThe 13th Valley\u003c\/em\u003e provides unparalleled insights into the complexities of war in Southeast Asia. John M. Del Vecchio, himself a Vietnam War veteran, has woven a compelling and reflective narrative of the profound challenges and sacrifices faced by those who were there. Discover why this masterful work is celebrated by readers and critics alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDel Vecchio, John M.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - John M. Del Vecchio was drafted in 1969 shortly after graduating from Lafayette College with a bachelor's degree in psychology and minor emphasis in civil engineering. In 1970 he volunteered for Viet Nam where he served as a combat correspondent for the 101st Airborne Division (Airmobile); in 1971 he was awarded a Bronze Star for Heroism in Ground Combat.Along with The 13th Valley, Del Vecchio is the author of For the Sake of All Living Things, Carry Me Home, DEMISE: A Novel of Race, Culture Wars and Falling Darkness, The Bremer Detail (with Frank Gallagher), AUGUST 2024, numerous articles and papers including the widely quoted, \"The Importance of Story\"; the forward for Wounds Of War and the afterword for Code Word: Geronimo. His books have been translated into four languages and published worldwide. He has lectured extensively on the history of the Viet Nam War in the U.S. and the United Kingdom and has appeared on FOX News as a military\/political commentator.Del Vecchio's mission has not changed. He is now working on a program to disrupt the false elements of the standard historical narrative of America's Southeast Asia venture.","brand":"Warriors Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51327213011218,"sku":"9781944353711","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_4f81638e-939a-471a-b471-7bc100c7e062.jpg?v=1748845488","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-13th-valley-commemorative-edition-9781944353711","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}